Muhammad Jawed Bilwani

Chief Coordinator PHMA

Pakistan Knitwear Industry has made great strides in development in the recent past in the sense that now not only it caters to 100% requirements of the local market, its major output is exported to the developed world. In order to keep its competitive edge among other textile exporters in Asia, Pakistan’s Knitwear Industry is presently engaged in upgrading and modernization of its equipment & ancillaries. This process will continue unabated with new technology and equipment making its way in the industry every now and then. However, this solo effort is not enough. The industry needs a systematic reinforcement of its human resources to strengthen its production technology and management, thereby raising the standard of its products. PHMA Institute of Knitwear Technology, Karachi, has been established precisely to achieve this end. The Institute, by providing training to professionals from industry and to the prospective entrants, will provide manpower with the right credentials i.e., having desired educational background, coupled with hi0tech skills to make the industry more competitive internationally. The Institute has been specifically designed to cater to the present and future needs of the industry & to enable it to face the challenges of post quota era & make Pakistan competitive in the free trade regime. I welcome new entrants to the Institute of Knitwear Technology and assure that PHMA will lend all possible support to the Institute to ensure that students get quality education and training.